Tag: University of Minnesota

Business

Industry roundup: Band Blitz II offers support for GreenCare for Troops

Recently, a fundraiser was held in the American Legion parking lot in Delano, Minnesota, to help support GreenCare for Troops.

September 26, 2018

Business

Keeping deer at bay at the onset of winter

If food sources like fruit and vegetables are scarce, deer will resort to eating trees, shrubs and occasionally grass. These methods will keep the deer at bay.

November 15, 2017

Business

Researchers develop method to detect oak wilt earlier

Too often oak wilt symptoms appear when it is too late. With the technology, oak wilt can be detected within 30 minutes and costs just a few dollars per sample.

November 14, 2017

Business

Toro taps company veteran as its new president, COO

Toro elected Richard M. Olson president and chief operating officer on Aug. 19. Olson, 51, will assume the role Sept. 1. He has worked for Toro for 29 years and will report to Michael J. Hoffman, chairman and CEO of the company. In his new role, Olson will oversee the company’s businesses and global operations. […]

August 20, 2015

Business

University of Minnesota researcher honored for outreach to industry

Dr. Brian Horgan of the department of horticultural services at the University of Minnesota has been named the 2015 Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Environmental Communicator of the Year. Horgan was named at the annual TOCA conference held recently in Milwaukee. The program, sponsored by Project EverGreen, is in its 17th year of recognizing individuals […]

May 15, 2015

Business

PLANET, NPMA to Co-Host Lawn Care Summit in 2014

PLANET and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are teaming up again.

November 18, 2013